SONGBIRD... A Romantic & Inviting Victorian Abode

Step back in time in this elegantly tranquil 1887 getaway on a quiet, charming brick street 3 blocks from historic Yates Center Main Square, a Carnegie library, & stately Woodson County Courthouse. WiFi, books, guitars, piano, writing desks, & art supplies await your creative expressions or provide for a collaborative retreat. Modern amenities & a full kitchen help you feel right at home. Stroll through the gardens or relax on the porch watching fireflies. A perfect, peaceful, private escape! The space Lovely established gardens and tall shade trees surround this 1887 Queen Anne Victorian fully restored home filled with history, high ceilings, and exquisite original woodwork. The owner has lived and taught in China and Japan, so Asian touches and art fill the halls, along with many comfortable antique furnishings, high quality mattresses, linens, and soft, thick towels. Zoned AC and heat keep you comfortable, and two deep tubs (with showers) are perfect for bubble baths. This home is fully dedicated to hosting and is not currently being used as a residence; it is intended purely for our visitors' use and enjoyment, so you can relax and feel completely at home here. With 5 nice sized bedrooms (1 king bedroom is located on the main floor with a master bath and laundry), there is plenty of space to spread out. Upstairs, there is another full bath and 2 more king bedrooms, 1 double bedroom (which was a former nursery, so it has shared access along with a large screen should more privacy be desired), and 1 antique twin sized Murphy bed in the art room/office that and can be made up on request. The two couches in the living room and parlor are also comfy places for kids to sleep if extra space is needed, and we do have two twin air mattresses with bedding if needed. A game table with a chess set fills the nook by the piano, and the parlor provides a perfect reading space with many books available, though the ornate corner fireplace is decorative only. Two guitars, a new Roku TV, good WiFi, and a small record player with LPs round out other entertainment options. Most rooms have a small desk for any writers who might feel inspired, and the art room has watercolors, acrylics, pencils, charcoal, brushes, sketchbooks, and even a French easel for plein air painting in the upstairs coat closet. The kitchen is completely outfitted, including two big ovens, an electric stove top, microwave and a dishwasher (see the detailed list in "amenities"). The dining room table can seat 8, but cannot be further extended at this time. Stylish dishes, flatware, crystal stemware, and wine glasses provide elegant matching service for 12. Various table linens, napkins, placemats, napkin rings, etc. create elegant settings or can adorn holiday feasts. Christmas decorations and extensive outdoor lights transform Songbird into a festive winter sight. Spring blossoms start filling the gardens in March, and hundreds of peonies explode in May. Watch the parades down Main Street from wicker seating on the front porch, or enjoy the peaceful summer sounds and stars or fireflies at night. In autumn, the brilliant fall colors and drifting leaves put on an amazing show! There is plenty of parking and a covered carport for convenient access, and two fun retro bicycles replete with baskets and cup holders are available (on request) for the short ride to espresso at Jasper's Cornerstone Bakery or around the Square. And of course, please enjoy the wonderful variety of birds that frequent the area and are this stately home's namesake. We hope you will find much inspiration and make many lasting memories while staying at Songbird here in Yates Center, Kansas. Welcome! Guest access Songbird is on the northwest corner of two very quiet streets, Main and Sanderson, and parking is easy. Just watch for overhead clearance in the low carport. Street parking is also fine if needed. Be aware that the driveway has a drop off along the west side of the curb, so be careful not to back over it. The speed limit is 20 MPH in town. Other things to note *A two night minimum stay is required. *Nightly rate is for up to four guests. After 4, additional guest fee of $20/guest/night for up to 4 more guests (max. 8 guests in total). *Not recommended for children under 12. *Ample paved parking in driveway or curbside (do not park on grass). *Be sure to request the bicycles if you wish to ride so we can have them ready for you. Remember, obey all traffic laws and ride at your own risk. We do not provide helmets, so you may want to bring your own. *Garbage pickup is on Thursday mornings, around 8:00, at the end of the driveway if cans are filling up. *Please treat the house gently and with respect, as she is old and a little fragile. *Please respect our neighbors and keep the noise down at night, especially between 10:00 PM-7:00 AM. *Professional photography only allowed with prior approval. *No additional visitors, guests, or gatherings allowed on premises without prior approval. Additional fees may apply. No parties, per Airbnb rules. *No pets (except service animals), no candles or open flames, fires, fireworks, or smoking/vaping (inside or on the porches). Thank you! *Please review the house book located on the coffee table once you've checked in for further information to assist you in your stay.